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get ready for another deep freeze coming to cities near you this week. a rough morning commute especially in the northeast. larry jacobs, abc news, new york. >> freezing rain advisories are posted from chicago to the east coast this morning. >> our coverage continues now with accu-weather where meteorologist justin povick is tracking the storm. good morning, justin. >> unfortunately on the east coast it's another sloppy start to our monday. dealing with freezing rain and a little bit of sleet. there's some light at the end of the tunnel as warmer temperatures arrive later on today. for the next couple of hours, potential for a little icing central and northern virginia, central maryland, d.c., philadelphia, new york city, you are already in the clear. as we go in to this afternoon, the high temperatures area-wide warm over the freezing mark. we will look at the plain rain for a handful of states. this is, by far, better to deal with rather than the sleet, the snow and freezing rain. here's a set up. warm flow of air from the south. still showers along 95
get ready for another deep freeze coming to cities near you this week. a rough morning commute especially in the northeast. larry jacobs, abc news, new york. >> freezing rain advisories are posted from chicago to the east coast this morning. >> our coverage continues now with accu-weather where meteorologist justin povick is tracking the storm. good morning, justin. >> unfortunately on the east coast it's another sloppy start to our monday. dealing with freezing rain and a...
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four people are killed, dozens injured when a train derail near new york city. new details overnight about the victims. we're live on the scene. >>> health scare aboard a plane. everyone on board at risk for a potentially deadly disease. spread through the air. >>> plus, the shopping scene should be more subdued today. it is cyber monday. we'll show you which sites are offering the best bargains. >>> and this could be the way your holiday gifts arrive in the not so distant future. delivery by drone. who wants to do it and when could it become a reality? >>> good monday morning. crews worked through the night at the scene of the deadly
four people are killed, dozens injured when a train derail near new york city. new details overnight about the victims. we're live on the scene. >>> health scare aboard a plane. everyone on board at risk for a potentially deadly disease. spread through the air. >>> plus, the shopping scene should be more subdued today. it is cyber monday. we'll show you which sites are offering the best bargains. >>> and this could be the way your holiday gifts arrive in the not so...
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an eight-city tour, starting in new york. it was magical. it was as if malcolm and martin were still alive an the mets had won the world series, all in new york, all in one day. mandela spoke at yankees stadium. >> you now know who i am. i am yankee. >> reporter: it wasn't mandela's oratory skills but his story that inspired. a story so familiar it intertwined with america's past and still so very painful. the anti-apartheid protest of the '80s captivated a new generation on college campuses and communities. ♪ >> reporter: amidst the demonstrations demanding die vestment in south africa american, but the ongoing violence there in townships there like soweto. it took the story of one man to help america better understand the struggle of one nation. mandela reminded the world with reconciliation was more powerful than revenge. forgiveness is a gift to be given. the boldness of his vision humbled the powerful in america. >> don't you hate those people when they let you go? he said briefly i did. but when i was walking out of my compound for t
an eight-city tour, starting in new york. it was magical. it was as if malcolm and martin were still alive an the mets had won the world series, all in new york, all in one day. mandela spoke at yankees stadium. >> you now know who i am. i am yankee. >> reporter: it wasn't mandela's oratory skills but his story that inspired. a story so familiar it intertwined with america's past and still so very painful. the anti-apartheid protest of the '80s captivated a new generation on college...
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they are vowing to stay in the city's independence square until he does so. dozens of riot police and demonstrators suffered chemical burns from tear gas. >>> the revamped health care website getting a passing grade but there's room for improvement. government officials say the site is now working more than 90% of the time, up from 40% when it was launched. >> the bottom line, healthcare.gov on december 1st is night and day from where it was on october 1st. >> officials say some consumers may encounter problems. they are encouraged to phone the call center if that happens. >>> today kicks off phase two of the holiday shopping rush and john's favorite day, cybermonday. analysts predict americans will spend nearly $2 billion today alone. that is just a drop in the bucket compared to the entire weekend's take. by the end of today, americans will have spent an estimated $57 billion, money spent by as many as 140 million shoppers. that's incredible. all of these numbers are slightly down from last year, if you can believe it. retailers have high hopes for today. m
they are vowing to stay in the city's independence square until he does so. dozens of riot police and demonstrators suffered chemical burns from tear gas. >>> the revamped health care website getting a passing grade but there's room for improvement. government officials say the site is now working more than 90% of the time, up from 40% when it was launched. >> the bottom line, healthcare.gov on december 1st is night and day from where it was on october 1st. >> officials say...
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three to six inches of snow from oklahoma city to st. louis. snow begins tonight and lasts through friday and also looking for significant ice including little rock, dallas especially the morning commute on friday will be dangerous. also widespread power outages. john and diana, back to you. >>> accu-weather also saying it has never ever gotten this cold in central valley parts of california where so much citrus is growing and it's going to dip below zero again in fresno and las vegas. have you ever heard of las vegas getting that cold? >> that is horrible. not so cold that it will potentially kill the fruit, the crop this year. the last time it was cold in the '90s, not even this cold it was killing citrus trees themselves. the tree dies, not just the fruit on the tree. that's how crazy cold it is. >> it goes deep. my goodness. >>> here's a look at the rest of the thursday forecast. freezing rain and sleet in parts of northern new england. scattered showers from northern virginia to the southern appalachians. mix of rain and snow for new mexic
three to six inches of snow from oklahoma city to st. louis. snow begins tonight and lasts through friday and also looking for significant ice including little rock, dallas especially the morning commute on friday will be dangerous. also widespread power outages. john and diana, back to you. >>> accu-weather also saying it has never ever gotten this cold in central valley parts of california where so much citrus is growing and it's going to dip below zero again in fresno and las vegas....
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minutes before crunching in to the city sidewalk. these drones currently fly 20 to 45 minutes. gps can be blocked in urban areas. it is hard for drones to avoid moving objects, like cars or people and they are difficult for other aircraft to see. at purdue university, they are developing a drone that would fit the amazon scenario. >> we crashed the first three times we took off. >> reporter: sometimes it is simple as drifting off course which could mean your gift delivery goes to your neighbor's house and even then who's going to ring the doorbell? jim avila, abc news, washington. >> sounds like a lot of problems. >> a million reasons why it won't work but if there is a will there is a way. it is working already. >> did you hear something? >> hey, look at that. you needed that, didn't you? >> i wanted a pizza. i wanted the pizza. i think it's the neighbors. >> no thanks, drone nole. needs a little perfecting. jim went through the laundry list of problems that we can foresee. there are some upsides to the whole deal if it actually wor
minutes before crunching in to the city sidewalk. these drones currently fly 20 to 45 minutes. gps can be blocked in urban areas. it is hard for drones to avoid moving objects, like cars or people and they are difficult for other aircraft to see. at purdue university, they are developing a drone that would fit the amazon scenario. >> we crashed the first three times we took off. >> reporter: sometimes it is simple as drifting off course which could mean your gift delivery goes to...